I will say - I’m glad de Neve’s got a goal here as he’s otherwise looked like he has a lot of homework to do to get up to speed. Could be confidence or comfort, so the more it clicks for him the better. Would like to be seeing Kargbo second half as De Neve’s been out of position for tracking back successfully and doesn’t look like he fancies the press so much. We look fit but as everyone’s been saying, the extent of the press looks unsustainable.

I’ll be surprised if we haven’t won the league by Easter.

I still feel Cantwell can be a big help to us.

They must have mentioned 5/6 times that we’ve had an extra week of pre-season training.

True, but the fact that he was up with play on a quick break is promising.

Hedges playing a lofted ball into the centre of the field from RB. Get the fuck out of my club you absolute moron.

Slightly off topic, dubbery has scored a beauty for Bolton in their pre season at Hibs.

Unsurprisingly the Everton commentators are whiny little bitches.

Really impressed with how fit we look. Signs are that Ismael is maybe inclined to go down the ultra attacking JDT route.

Would've been a bit discouraging if he missed that 🤔

At the minute current situation I'll take 2 years at best and hopefully and extension

I see that Branthwaite is still an oaf.

I’ve always thought Portuguese sounds like a Spanish person speaking Russian, so you’re not alone.

was a good move .but everton were a bit out of shape there!!!!!,agree with the point about relentless pressing,it takes a hell of a fit squad to play at that pace for a full competetive game

Price has just gone up again

I dunno, 2 years with a 1 year option doesn't sound too bad. I'd probably have preferred 3 years with a 1 year option knowing how we do things with renewals, but at low cost and aged 28, I don't think it's all that odd.

Lovely team move - my god we're going to miss Brittain.

That’s why clubs want him, Brittain surging forward in behind the full back and finds De Neve for the assist. Lovely dummy from Cantwell as well.

Nice stepover from Cantwell

I tell you what, if Ismael wants to play like this all season he needs a MUCH stronger bench than we've currently got. This pressing is relentless - our squad won't last without heavy rotation.

Yes, De Neve is a player!!

Encouraging to see De Neve bag.

You’d be playing top trumps and have the best card possible and you’d lose it to some giant beanpole on one of those. 😂

Brittain gets an assist and looks like he wants to get out ASAP lol

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